Purchasing Technician

Komatsu Mining Corp.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k programs

Vacation & holidays

Employee assistance

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning & development

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking a Purchasing Support professional in Peoria, IL to assist buyers and contract admins with clerical and procedural tasks. This onsite role involves data entry in the Purchasing system, maintaining PO records, and generating supplier performance reports for a large supplier base.

You will support expediting and de-expediting, assist with accounts payable reconciliation, and help coordinate documents such as shipping notices and memos to keep purchasing activities efficient.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP systems required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Previous experience in purchasing support role.

Responsibilities

• Data entry into Purchasing system, supplier setup, part information, and purchase order maintenance to keep files current.
• Prepare shipping notices, debit/credit memos, quotes, and forms to support purchasing activities.
• Maintain supplier performance reports for delivery timing to support expediting efforts.
• Answer calls, screen inquiries, and support buyer/contract administrator activity.
• Provide daily direction to co-ops to maximize their effectiveness.

Skills

Associates Degree

MS Office

ERP systems

Communication skills

Purchasing experience

Education

Associates Degree or higher

Job description

Requisition ID: 37322

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Job Overview

Provides the Purchasing Department with clerical and procedural support to buyers,contract administrators, expeditors, and managers.

Responsible for maintaining the Purchasing system with changes to open Purchase Orders; those orders having an annual volume of $65 Million to $130 Million; dependent on manufacturing plan volume. (40 to 50% of KMS Peoria purchases by dollar volume).

Produces, charts, and distributes supplier performance reports for 100 production suppliers to buyers/contract administrators.

Creates shipping notices, debit memos and other supporting documents to support buyers/contract administrators in quality related vendor recovery efforts for 100 production suppliers.

Assists 6 or more purchasing staff in expediting, de-expediting, receiving discrepancy reconciliation, accounts payable reconciliation, and other tasks as required or assigned.

Key Job Responsibilities

Data entry into Purchasing system, includes; supplier setup, part information, quote file maintenance, item policy data, purchase order set up and maintenance to keep files current and available for use in managing purchased part inventory.

Prepare shipping notices, debit and credit memos, request for quotes, courier request forms, and other miscellaneous forms as required to support purchasing activities.

Maintains supplier performance reports for early and late delivery in support of buyer/contract administrator expediting and de-expediting efforts.

Answer telephones, screen calls, send faxes to support buyer and contract administrator activity.

Maintains item and supplier files in support of purchasing activities.

Provides daily direction to co-ops to maximize their effectiveness.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associates Degree or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (ie: Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP systems required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Previous experience in purchasing support role.

Additional Information

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $49,100 - $61,400. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well‑being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Aff…? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.